High blood pressure increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and other health problems. A closer look at blood pressure readings may foretell the specific type of health troubles that lie ahead.

Clot-dissolving stroke medication can save lives if given within hours of a stroke. A new method may help pinpoint those who are most helped and those most harmed by this treatment.

Although a stroke can limit a person’s ability to move, many who have had a stroke can still join in physical activities. Exercise can improve their fitness and prevent stroke from recurring.

Stroke is a risk that comes with having sleep apnea. While certain health disorders may affect men and women differently, sleep apnea may not be one of those disorders.

People with a history of migraines may have to take steps to avoid another serious health problem, according to new research.

Exercise is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle. But for some people, it appears there is such thing as too much exercise.

The prescription blood-thinners Pradaxa (dabigatran) and warfarin aim to reduce stroke and other cardiovascular disorders, but like most medications, they do carry some risks.

People take statin medications to fight high cholesterol. While these medications also may help those with high heart risks but not high cholesterol, statins are not always prescribed to those patients.